Kano Emirs suspend durbar processions over security concerns

The 15th and 16th Emirs of Kano, Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero and Muhammadu Sanusi II, have suspended their planned Sallah durbar processions following directives from the Kano State Police Command over security concerns.

The development came after both monarchs earlier announced separate plans to hold the traditional Hawan Daushe and Hawan Nassarawa durbar celebrations during the Eid festivities.

The Kano State Police Command, in what it described as proactive security measures, directed the two emirates to halt the parallel processions to prevent a possible breakdown of law and order.

Announcing the suspension on behalf of Emir Bayero, the Sarkin Dawaki Babba, Alhaji Aminu Babba Dan’agundi, said the decision was taken in compliance with the directives of security agencies to ensure peace and stability across Kano State.

According to him, the emirate remains law-abiding and committed to maintaining peace during the Sallah celebrations.

“We are law-abiding citizens, and we have resolved to comply fully with the directives of the security agencies in the interest of peace and stability in Kano,” he stated.

Similarly, speaking on behalf of Emir Sanusi, the Matawallen Kano, Alhaji Aliyu Ibrahim, disclosed that the emirate council received security reports indicating that some individuals planned to exploit the durbar celebrations to foment trouble and disrupt public peace.

He explained that the decision to suspend the activities was necessary to avoid any crisis and preserve the peaceful atmosphere in the state during the Eid celebrations.

“The suspension became necessary following security reports that some elements intended to use the durbar activities to create chaos and threaten public peace,” he said.

The suspension of the traditional horse-riding festivities followed a police statement urging both emirs to prioritise peace, public safety and stability by shelving their planned processions.